Business Intelligence Consultant - Data & Engineering

CBRE
Springfield, IL

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Business Intelligence Consultant

Role Summary

The Business Intelligence Consultant - Data Engineering& Foundations is responsible for building and maintainingthe technical backbone of business intelligence, ensuring data isaccurate, scalable, performant, and trusted across the organization.

This role owns the "what" and the "how" of BI - designingdata models, pipelines, and BI architecture that support consistent metrics,reliable reporting, and enterprise-scale analytics. This role partners closelywith BI Strategy, Enablement & Governance to ensure technical deliveryaligns with business intent and governance standards.

This position is not an ad-hoc reporting role. It is thebuilder of truth, scale, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Architecture

  • Design, build, and maintain data models, schemas, and transformations

  • Develop and manage data pipelines that ensure timely, accurate data availability

  • Own BI platform architecture (e.g., Power BI) for performance, scalability, and reliability

Metric Implementation

  • Implement KPI definitions provided through governance frameworks

  • Ensure metrics are calculated consistently and correctly across reports and datasets

  • Support a true single source of truth

BI Delivery

  • Deliver curated datasets, enterprise dashboards, and automated reporting solutions

  • Build reusable, standardized frameworks to reduce rework and manual effort

  • Optimize performance and reliability of BI assets

Data Governance Support

  • Enforce data standards, naming conventions, and modeling best practices

  • Partner with Strategy & Enablement to validate requirements and confirm delivery meets intent

  • Support governance enforcement through technical controls

Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor data quality, performance, and usage

  • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve BI infrastructure

  • Reduce technical debt and reliance on manual processes

How This Role Works with BI Strategy & Enablement

This role operates in a co-ownership handshake model:

  • Engineering & Data Foundations owns:

  • Technical design and implementation

  • Data reliability, performance, and scalability

  • Strategy, Enablement & Governance owns:

  • Business intent, KPI definition, and usage

Collaboration occurs at:

  • Requirements translation

  • Delivery validation

  • Governance enforcement

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in BI engineering, data modeling, and analytics platforms

  • Expertise in data transformation, schema design, and performance optimization

  • Experience with enterprise BI tools (e.g., Power BI)

  • Structured, methodical approach with high attention to data quality and reliability

  • Ability to partner effectively with non-technical stakeholders through the BI strategy role

Success Looks Like

  • Data is trusted and consistent across the organization

  • BI assets scale without constant rework

  • Performance issues and data discrepancies are minimized

  • The BI team is proactive, not a reactive ticket factory

CBRE Employee Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability benefit program

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $135,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Posted 2026-04-15

Recommended Jobs

Consulting - Managed Services - AI, IT and Automation Senior Manager

EY
Springfield, IL

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.  We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career where…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-06

DOCUMENTATION TECHNICIAN - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

State of Illinois
Schaumburg, IL

Job Requisition ID: 54228 IPR 25-00782 Opening Date: 03/24/2026 Closing Date: 04/07/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Engineering Technician III …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-09

Doctor Referral Institute- Territory Director Ownership

Doctor Referral Institute
Naperville, IL

Doctor Referral Institute- exclusive territory ownership opportunity Doctor Referral Institute (DRI) is offering an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to become Territory Directors, over…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-06

Ford Automotive Service Technician - (Monday - Friday Schedule, Mornings)

Hopkins Ford
Elgin, IL

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a Service Technician to join our growing team! The right candidate will have previous automotive experience and excellent customer service skills. Available Positio…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Procurement Compliance Project Manager

Motorola Solutions
Chicago, IL

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere.…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-05

Summer Shop Workers

Knapheide Manufacturing
Quincy, IL

Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a GREAT PAYING summer job? We have openings in Assembly, Paint Prep, Brake Press Operation and Welding. Candidates must be 17 years of age for …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-20

Grounds Attendant I

Field Museum
Chicago, IL

Department: Facilities Location: Chicago, IL Position: Grounds Attendant I FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department: Facilities Our Mission: Since the 1893 Wor…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Recruiter

Randstad Technologies
Rock Island, IL

We're looking for a confident, organized staffing professional to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast paced office setting and will be comfortable conduc…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Sr. SAP Architect - Product

Protera
Chicago, IL

About Protera Welcome to Protera Technologies, where we’re reimagining how SAP-centric organizations work in the cloud. Since 1998, we’ve been pioneers in bringing SAP and related applications to …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-20

MuleSoft Architect - Information Systems Advisor I

Illinois Secretary of State
Springfield, IL

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title:    MuleSoft Architect – Information Systems Advisor I Division: Systems & Programming Union:          IFT Loca…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-27